US initial jobless claims data report w/e 5 February 2016

  • Prior 285k
  • Continued claims 2.239m vs 2.250m exp. Prior 2.255m. Revised to 2.260m
  • 4 week avg 281.25k vs 284.75k prior

A nice enough drop in claims and the 4 week average turning lower should keep the indications of a one off in place for Jan's NFP's

US initial jobless 4 week average